Crybaby vs Hairspray

[brettystar]

Crybaby vs Hairspray#1

Posted: 3/15/08 at 2:42am

Does anyone have advice on whether I should see Hairspray or Crybaby? I know Crybaby has only started previews but judging from press coverage etc does anyone have an opinion on what it will be like or what the music will be like? I visited NY last year and regretted not seeing Hairspray but I have always loved the Crybaby movie and am coming back in May. I only have a couple of spare nights so probably can't see both. Thoughts?

'Downtown Elaiggghhhy?'

[Kasie]

re: Crybaby vs Hairspray#2

Posted: 3/15/08 at 3:10am

Crybaby.
If I could see it, I would. Then again, I would see ANY show over Hairspray.

[Greekmusicalfan]

re: Crybaby vs Hairspray#2

Posted: 3/15/08 at 4:59am

The word isn't out on Crybaby yet, but NOTHING can top HAIRSPRAY !!!

[broadwayfan7]

re: Crybaby vs Hairspray#3

Posted: 3/15/08 at 10:01am

I would see Hairspray this time and Cry Baby in May. Have fun!

"Everytime you step on that stage it is somebody's first Broadway show and somebody's last Broadway show. Make it count."

[suicidalmickeymouse]

re: Crybaby vs Hairspray#4

Posted: 3/15/08 at 11:04am

See Cry Baby in May. Seeing a show early on its run doesn't always prove smart.

GO SEE HAIRSPRAY!

Hunter: Your teeth need whitening./ Heidi: You sound weird./ Jeff: You taste funny.
-Jeff Bowen's worst onstage line flub.

[tinkerscanne]

re: Crybaby vs Hairspray#5

Posted: 3/15/08 at 1:16pm

Hairspray is a great show - high energy, lots of laughs, great music! Crybaby is still young - it hasn't even officially opened yet, has it? I'd see Hairspray and wait for Crybaby.

[Hank]

re: Crybaby vs Hairspray#6

Posted: 3/15/08 at 2:03pm

re "NOTHING can top HAIRSPRAY!!!".
I kind of think there is some truth to that too.

[FuturePenny2]

re: Crybaby vs Hairspray#7

Posted: 3/15/08 at 2:14pm

Hairspray all the way!!!!!! no doubt in my mind, best show in the whole wide world a MILLION times BETTER than the movie that came out.. and UHHH just an AMAZING show!!

He's so nurturing! - Penny Pingleton, Hairspray

[millie_dillmount]

re: Crybaby vs Hairspray#8

Posted: 3/15/08 at 3:00pm

Have not seen Cry-Baby the musical (obviously) or the movie. But I can tell you that Hairspray is a lot of fun!

"We like to snark around here. Sometimes we actually talk about theater...but we try not to let that get in our way." - dramamama611

[oohshizz146]

re: Crybaby vs Hairspray#9

Posted: 3/15/08 at 3:21pm

would do hairspray now and cry-baby in may and this is why:

the cast is new and it always takes a little while for them to REALLY know their characters and really get into it, let them get into the swing ofthings :)

"I told you, NO Rodgers and Hammerstein!"- Bart Simpson

[Christina Cooper]

re: Crybaby vs Hairspray#10

Posted: 3/15/08 at 8:55pm

I'd see Cry Baby. I saw it in La Jolla.. loved it!! go see it.. Hairspray will be there in May..

"It's terrible to have a house fall on you, it is, but accidents will happen"

[Greekmusicalfan]

re: Crybaby vs Hairspray#11

Posted: 3/15/08 at 8:59pm

Christina, even in the worst case senario, Cry-Baby will also be there in May LOL

[musicalmaster703]

re: Crybaby vs Hairspray#12

Posted: 3/15/08 at 11:50pm

Cry baby (read my thread)

[BroadwayBound062]

re: Crybaby vs Hairspray#13

Posted: 3/16/08 at 12:04am

Hairspray...see cry baby in may

Genius lasts longer than beauty.

[BroadwayBaby6]

re: Crybaby vs Hairspray#14

Posted: 3/16/08 at 5:50pm

Where do you live? If you live outside NY, you can always catch Hairspray on tour. I wouldn't say Cry Baby's chances of ever going on tour are very high so definitely go see Cry Baby and wait to see Hairspray when it passes through your town.

"It does what a musical is supposed to do; it takes you to another world. And it gives you a little tune to carry in your head. Something to take you away from the dreary horrors of the real world. A little something for when you're feeling blue. You know?"

[DottieD'Luscia]

re: Crybaby vs Hairspray#15

Posted: 3/16/08 at 5:55pm

After seeing Cry-Baby last night, (and Hairspray 18x), I left the show wondering what Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman would have come up with.

Hey Dottie! Did your colleagues enjoy the cake even though your cat decided to sit on it? ~GuyfromGermany

[brettystar]

re: Crybaby vs Hairspray#16

Posted: 3/16/08 at 10:36pm

Thanks everyone for your advice. I should have made myself clearer, I am actually from Sydney in Australia and am only going to be in NY in May. I visited NY last year which is when I missed Hairspray. My new dilemma with Cry Baby is that I can only seem to get side viewing second row and not sure if I should settle with this or take center seating Row Q - anyone familiar with the theatre? Thanks.

'Downtown Elaiggghhhy?'

[BroadwayEnthusiast2]

re: Crybaby vs Hairspray#17

Posted: 3/16/08 at 10:47pm

Hairspray. If you regret not seeing it last year, why not take the chance to see it now?

"I mean, sitting side by side with another man watching Patti LuPone play Rose in GYPSY on Broadway is essentially the equivalent of having hardcore sex." -Wanna Be A Foster. "Say 'Goody.' Say 'Bubbi.'" ... "That's it. Exactly as if it were 'Goody.' Now I know you're gonna sing 'Goody' this time, but nevertheless..."

[mels3192]

re: Crybaby vs Hairspray#18

Posted: 3/17/08 at 1:10am

see cry-baby bc it will be Original Broadway Cast! You DO NOT want to miss Alli Mauzy, she is FANTASTIC